Department of Business Reforms and Transformation

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Overview

  • Act:Executive Order No. 1 of 2020
  • Formed: 2020
  • CEO:
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The Department of Business Reforms and Transformation (DBRT) in Kenya was established under Executive Order No. 1 of 2020. Its mandate focuses on enhancing the Ease of Doing Business by implementing policies that attract investment, promoting Special Economic Zones, and driving regulatory reforms. The DBRT also
engages with stakeholders to improve the business climate, monitors the implementation of recommended reforms, and champions automation of government services. Overall, it aims to create a conducive environment for both local and foreign investments, supporting Kenya’s economic growth.

Functions

  • Facilitating Ease of Doing Business: The DBRT promotes initiatives that streamline business processes to enhance the overall business environment in Kenya.
  • Investment Policy Development: It is responsible for the development and implementation of investment policies and strategies aimed at attracting both domestic and foreign investments.
  • Promoting Special Economic Zones: The department oversees the development and promotion of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Export Processing Zones (EPZs) to stimulate economic growth.
  • Regulatory Reforms: The DBRT drives legislative and regulatory reforms to improve the business climate and simplify compliance for businesses.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: It coordinates engagements with the private sector and the business community to address concerns related to the business environment.
  • Monitoring Business Climate Reforms: The department monitors and evaluates the implementation of business climate reforms recommended by international organizations like the World Bank.
  • Public Awareness Creation: It conducts public awareness campaigns about reforms in the business climate and the importance of the Ease of Doing Business agenda.
  • Automation and Business Process Re-engineering: The DBRT champions the automation of government services and re-engineering business processes to improve efficiency.
  • Data Collection and Analysis: The department collects and analyzes data related to business
  • performance and the investment climate to inform policy decisions.
  • Implementation of International Recommendations: It ensures that Kenya implements recommendations from key international partners and indices to enhance its competitiveness in global markets.

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